become established

Meanings

1. 1phraseintransitive

   To reach a stable, accepted, or permanent position after a period of development.

   Grammar: No object; often followed by 'as' or 'in': The company became established as a leader.

   Patterns

   • become established as something
   • become established in a place
   • become firmly established

   The startup took a few years to become established in the market.

   Once the species became established, it spread quickly across the region.

   She became established as a leading expert in her field.

2. 2phraseintransitive

   To start to be widely accepted or recognized as true or normal.

   Grammar: Often used about ideas, customs, or facts: The idea became established that...

   Patterns

   • become established that
   • become an established fact

   It soon became established that the new method was more reliable.

   The tradition became established over many generations.

   By then, the belief had become firmly established in popular culture.

Common combinations

become firmly established

The brand has become firmly established in Europe.

become established as

He became established as a talented musician.

become established in

The plant became established in the wild.

become an established fact

It has become an established fact that exercise improves health.

Synonyms and how they differ

take root

More figurative and often about ideas or plants; it suggests starting to grow and become accepted.

settle

Focuses on becoming calm and stable; 'become established' emphasizes being accepted or recognized.

Opposites

Word family

establish verb

To start something that will last, or to prove something.

established adjective

Already accepted, recognized, or in a stable position.

establishment noun

The act of starting something, or a business or organization.

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